Who Belongs in Spain? In this episode of The Bubble Podcast, we explore one of the biggest questions shaping modern Spain: identity.

Sweden’s Ambassador to Spain, Per-Arne Hjelmborn, joins us to talk about the viral “No Somos Tan S(u)ecos” campaign and why so many Spaniards still see Swedes as cold and distant.

Ian Mount and Adrián Bono then unpack Spain’s record-breaking migrant regularization, the political battle over immigration, and the controversy surrounding the Ley de Nietos, asking how these policies could reshape the country’s future.

Finally, Ignacio de los Reyes sits down with writer and philosopher Elizabeth Duval to reflect on how Spain has change, and what it really means to be Spanish today.

Whether you’re living in Spain or simply trying to understand the country beyond the headlines, this episode offers essential context on one of the defining debates shaping Spain today.

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What do you think defines being Spanish today?

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Is Spain inevitably heading towards a PP–Vox coalition government? Or can Pedro Sánchez still hold on to power?

In this episode, we sit down with political scientist and analyst Pablo Simón to unpack one of the biggest questions in Spanish politics.

We discuss Sánchez’s mounting corruption scandals, a parliament paralysed by political deadlock, what the polls are really saying, and whether a change of government is becoming unavoidable.

We also tackle another question many internationals and entrepreneurs ask when moving to Spain:

Should you register as a freelancer (autónomo) or set up a company?

Together with a corporate law expert from Lexidy, we break down the real differences, tax implications, legal advantages and common mistakes to avoid when starting a business in Spain.

Finally, we explore Spanish social culture: Why is making friends in Spain sometimes harder than expected?

Hosted by Ian Mount, Adrián Bono and Ignacio de los Reyes.

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What really happened to Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of Mango?

In this episode of The Bubble Podcast, we unpack the growing mystery around the death of one of Spain’s most important business figures after new developments in the case raised fresh questions about what happened on that Montserrat hiking trail.

We also swap ideas for enjoying summer in Spain without spending a fortune, from affordable plans to the charm of verbenas, fiestas de pueblo and traditional summer festivals across the country.

And in the second half of the episode, we sit down with an immigration and relocation expert to talk about the most common bureaucracy mistakes people make when moving to Spain — and how to avoid them.

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Whether you’re relocating as a remote worker, retiring in Spain, taking a career break, or living off savings abroad, their team helps navigate digital nomad visas, non-lucrative visas, residency renewals and the Spanish bureaucracy behind the move.

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Amanda Sloat, former White House adviser to President Joe Biden, joins The Bubble Podcast to discuss the Trump administration, NATO, Spain-US relations and Pedro Sánchez.

We also examine a scandal linked to José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and the PSOE, and ask whether Spain’s government is facing its biggest political challenge yet.

And finally, two of our least qualified sports pundits attempt to explain everything you need to know about Spain’s national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, from Spain’s historic 2010 victory to cultural icons like Naranjito and Manolo el del Bombo.

Hosted by Ian Mount, Adrián Bono and Ignacio de los Reyes.

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